The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has set a new sedan lap record at Road Atlanta, completing the 2.54-mile circuit in 1 minute 30.98 seconds. This bested the previous generation’s Panamera Turbo S time of 1 minute 31.51 seconds and underscores Porsche’s success in blending high performance with electrified powertrains. At the heart of the Panamera […]

Volvo’s mid-size XC60 has sold more than 2.7 million units worldwide, surpassing the classic 240 estate to become the automaker’s all-time best-selling model. Since its 2008 debut, the XC60 has drawn buyers with its emphasis on safety, build quality and premium comfort. Originally built solely in Europe, it later became the first Volvo model assembled […]

Mercedes-AMG has pulled the wraps off the Concept AMG GT XX, a rolling technology program that previews a 2026 four-door flagship built on the brand-new AMG Electric Architecture (AMG.EA). The prototype doesn’t just add electric power to an existing recipe—it reimagines every major system, from motors and battery chemistry to aerodynamics, cabin materials and even […]

Toyota has released full pricing and specification details for the 2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid lineup, which arrives at dealerships later this summer with four trims: SE, XSE, Nightshade Edition and XSE Premium. The base SE starts at $33,775; stepping up to the XSE raises the window sticker to $37,025. The new Nightshade Edition—essentially an XSE […]

Volvo Car USA has issued a safety recall for 11,469 vehicles after discovering that certain brake-energy-recuperation modes can trigger a total loss of braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists the defect under campaign number 25V392000 and warns that the problem significantly increases crash risk. Affected models span battery-electric and plug-in hybrid lines: […]

Nissan has unveiled the third-generation 2026 Leaf, a fully redesigned model that aims to simplify electric-vehicle ownership while boosting driving range, charging speed, and everyday practicality. The compact crossover, which reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, introduces a 75-kWh liquid-cooled battery paired with a 214-horsepower motor. Nissan estimates up to 303 miles of range and says […]

Hyundai Motor Company has released the first teaser images of its upcoming Ioniq 6 N, the high-performance electric sedan set to follow in the tyre tracks of the award-winning Ioniq 5 N. The new images showcase a sleek four-door silhouette with flared fenders, a wider track, lightweight wheels and a prominent rear wing, all engineered […]

Evasive Motorsports will tackle the 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22 with a factory-supported Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. The California-based tuning specialist has transformed the production EV into a 641 hp, 4,350-lb hill-climb weapon, aiming to become one of the first electric entries under the elusive ten-minute mark. Under its “Hyundai […]

Prototypes of BMW’s next-generation iX3 are completing final tests at the Miramas proving ground in southern France ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. Production will begin late this year at BMW’s new Debrecen plant in Hungary. As the first series model of BMW’s Neue Klasse, the iX3 introduces core innovations […]

Cadillac has revealed the 2026 Optiq-V, the fifth generation of its V-Series lineup that brings a youthful energy to the brand’s performance portfolio. The new electric performance model delivers an estimated 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque in its Velocity Max setting and can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds, […]

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has released a three-part video series spotlighting the planning, design and engineering teams behind the all-new Nissan Leaf. As a true third-generation electric vehicle, this model builds on lessons learned since the original Leaf debuted in 2010. Over 15 years, Nissan has sold nearly 700,000 Leafs worldwide, with owners logging approximately […]

Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall affecting select 2023–2025 model year F-150 Lightning electric trucks due to a potentially loose or missing upper control arm ball joint nut. The defect, if present, could result in the separation of the control arm from the knuckle assembly, leading to a partial loss of steering control […]